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How does the mitochondria affect cancer?
MITOCHONDRIA PARTICIPATE IN CANCER DEVELOPMENT
Second, oxidative stress due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the most important stimulus for cancer generation and progression towards malignancy [7]. ROS are mainly produced by mitochondria that release superoxide as a byproduct of oxidative respiration [8].
http://www.cell-stress.com › researc...
MITOCHONDRIA PARTICIPATE IN CANCER DEVELOPMENT
Second, oxidative stress due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) is the most important stimulus for cancer generation and progression towards malignancy [7]. ROS are mainly produced by mitochondria that release superoxide as a byproduct of oxidative respiration [8].
http://www.cell-stress.com › researc...